Our standard award amount is $1,000 per academic year. Deviations from this standard amount are made on a fund-by-fund basis.

Don't students get Pell grants and federal loans? Why would they need scholarships?

Some students do receive Pell grants and federal loans, however, these funds often do not cover the full amount of tuition and fees for our students. That is why scholarships are a great way to help students reduce the financial burden of furthering their education.

Will I be able to meet my scholarship recipient?

Yes. If you have established a scholarship, you will be invited to our annual donor and scholar recognition events. Scholarship recipients are also invited to these events. While recipients are encouraged to attend, because of personal and professional commitments, some recipients are not able to attend.

Can a scholarship donor contact a scholarship recipient?

We appreciate the desire to interact with students. To ensure transparency in all we do, the HACC Foundation has established guidelines for communication between donors and students.

How can scholarship recipients contact scholarship donors?

We appreciate your desire to communicate with the donor of your scholarship. Please see and follow these guidelines.

Guidelines for Donor Communication to HACC Students

The HACC Foundation is grateful to the generous donors that support the College and its mission to create opportunities and transform lives to shape the future - TOGETHER! To ensure transparency in all we do, the HACC Foundation has established the following guidelines for communication between donors and students. We appreciate the desire to interact with students. Here are suggestions on how to communicate with and learn more about your scholarship recipients:

Donor and Scholar Recognition Event!
Donors are encouraged to meet students at these annual events. These events provide the opportunity to learn more about the bright students at HACC. Typically, these events are held every spring.

HACC Foundation Events:
Donors are encouraged to meet students at other events and student speaking engagements, such as the Day of Giving events.

Your Gift at Work Packets:
The HACC Foundation provides donors with customized, named funds Your Gift at Work packet. These packets include information about donor scholarship recipients, and include personalized thank-you letters from students and financial information about their named funds.

The HACC Foundation welcomes questions that you might have about our events and the materials we send you. To update your donor information to receive event invitations, please complete the "Donor Data Request Form."

In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the HACC Foundation cannot release vital student information, such as course information, grades or last date of attendance. We ask that you please respect the privacy of our students regarding this information.

Guidelines for Student Communication to HACC Foundation Donors

The HACC Foundation is grateful to the generous donors that support the College and its mission to create opportunities and transform lives to shape the future - TOGETHER! To ensure transparency in all we do, the HACC Foundation has established the following guidelines for communication between donors and students.

As a scholarship recipient, you have been given the opportunity to continue your education. The donor of your scholarship may be a prominent business leader, a faculty member you know or a benefactor you have never met.

We appreciate your desire to communicate with the donor of your scholarship. However, it is inappropriate for students to contact donors with questions or concerns about their scholarships. Students should not contact donors to ask for money, express concerns about the College or the HACC Foundation, or ask questions about scholarship disbursements. A donation to the HACC Foundation is a gift, and our donors may wish to remain anonymous or simply be left alone.

To respect the privacy of our donors, all questions or concerns about your scholarship must be communicated through the HACC Foundation . Here are two suggestions on how you can communicate with donors:

Students are required to submit a thank-you letter to the donors of their scholarships. Remember, this is your opportunity to show your appreciation. If you need assistance with your scholarship thank-you letter, the HACC Foundation's scholarship coordinator will be happy to help you. Her email address is HACCscholarships@hacc.edu.

Students are encouraged to attend the HACC Foundation's annual donor and scholar recognition events. We will recognize you for your achievements, and you will have the opportunity to meet your scholarship donors at these events.

Please note that you may be ineligible for future scholarship funds if you fail to comply with these guidelines.